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Claire Saffitz’s ‘Dessert Person’ is the Cheerleader of Cookbooks

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor November 2, 2020

  The only thing that could rival the rush of dopamine that comes from queuing up an episode of "Gourmet Makes" is unboxing your signed copy of "Dessert Person," Claire Saffitz’s first cookbook. You...

President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden face off in Cleveland, OH on Sept. 29, 2020.

Election Night 2020: How to Watch and Livestream

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor November 1, 2020

  The 2020 election is drawing to a close on Tuesday, Nov. 3. With millions of Americans already having cast their ballots through the mail or at early voting polling locations, this election is...

(Photo by Robert Holman | Courtesy Pygmalion Productions)

Pygmalion Productions Presents Catherine Filloux’s ‘White Savior’

By Parker Dunn, Online Managing Editor October 29, 2020

  As the arts and its relationship with COVID-19 continue to progress, more companies in the music, film and theatre industries are acclimating to the new normal. Salt Lake City-based theater company...

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/VMN19/Getty Images for MTV)

‘Separating the Art from the Artist’ Is Just Another Way to Continue Supporting Abusers

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor October 28, 2020

  On July 12, 2020, rapper Tory Lanez shot fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion multiple times in her feet. She underwent surgery to remove the bullets, and before even leaving the operating room,...

(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

The Chronicle Playlist: Falling Leaves and Changing Music

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor October 23, 2020

  With the shifting temperatures, the turn to autumn typically brings a shift in my listening habits as well. Whereas in the summer I typically reach for upbeat pop music, in the fall, I find myself...

"The Trial of the Chicago 7" directed by Aaron Sorkin (Courtesy Niko Tavernise/Netflix).

‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Is Aaron Sorkin’s Idealistic Take on the 1968 Case

By Jacqueline Mumford, Managing Editor October 20, 2020

  Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is a fast-paced, star-studded, Hollywood-spun reminder that the past isn’t as far behind us as we may like to think. Clocking in at a two...

"Dune," initially scheduled for release on Nov. 20, 2020, was pushed back to Dec. 18, 2020 and then Oct. 1, 2021. (Courtesy: Warner Bros. Pictures)

Pandemic Continues to Postpone Tentpole Films, Suppressing Revenues

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer October 19, 2020

  When the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold of the U.S. back in early March, it made sense that theaters shut down and film projects come to a screeching halt. But few moviegoers had expected...

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Max Brooks’ ‘Devolution’ Depicts Human Nature Through Sasquatch and Volcanoes

By Zoe Gottlieb, Arts Writer October 19, 2020

  A pandemic starts off small. People hone in on news updates, wash their hands regularly and cover their mouths more often when they sneeze. Most people are still under the pretense of “business...

(Steven Garza | Photo Courtesy of Apple)

‘Boys State’ Embraces Modern Politics and Creates Bridges to Bipartisanship

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor October 19, 2020

  In George Washington’s Farewell Address in 1796, he warned about the dangers of the existence of political parties. Washington said, “[Political] parties are likely to become potent engines...

Inside the Presidential Portraits: From Washington to Obama

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor October 18, 2020

  Throughout the course of American history, each president has had their legacy commemorated with a commissioned portrait – an oil painting on canvas, typically unveiled after leaving office....